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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.06 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.06 and 146.00 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.06 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.06 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.06 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 54,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464.16/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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